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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

BORA activated charcoal filter replacement step by step

Our products in the recirculation version rely on the efficient operation of activated charcoal filters and ensure that unpleasant cooking odours do not enter the room air, thus keeping the air in your kitchen always fresh. But how does activated charcoal as an odour filter work?

Why do I have to replace my BORA activated charcoal filter?

Activated charcoal filters absorb unpleasant cooking odours, but their absorption capacity is limited. When activated charcoal is saturated, no further odours can be filtered, which is why the filter has to be replaced at certain intervals.

In our BORA online shop, you can easily order new BORA activated charcoal filters that match your BORA product.

HOW OFTEN DOES THE BORA ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER NEED TO BE REPLACED?

So how often do you need to replace the activated charcoal filter of your BORA system? It depends on your BORA product and its activated charcoal filter:


BORA Professional 3.0, BORA Professional 2.0 & BORA Classic 2.0: For both of these products in the recirculation version there are two options: the BORA air cleaning box flexible (ULBF) and the BORA air cleaning box with 3 activated charcoal filters (ULB3AS). The ULBASX has to be replaced after 600 operating hours. For the ULBF, a replacement is necessary after 300 operating hours.

 

BORA X Pure: For the BORA X Pure recirculation model, the BORA activated charcoal filter Pure (PUAKF) is the right product. A replacement is necessary after 150 operating hours.

 

BORA Pure: For the BORA Pure recirculation model, the BORA activated charcoal filter Pure (PUAKF) is the right product. A replacement is necessary after 150 operating hours.

 

BORA Basic: For the BORA Basic recirculation model, the BORA activated charcoal filter set Basic (BAKFS) is the right product. A replacement is necessary after 150 operating hours.

All BORA products have one thing in common in terms of filter replacement, a built-in function. This function automatically counts down the operating hours. As soon as it lights up, you need to replace the activated charcoal filter:
BORA Professional, BORA Classic, BORA X PureBORA Pure & BORA Basic: The required filter replacement is indicated by an “F” symbol in the display area of the fan

BORA Classic 2.0: Here a 5-digit message appears on the display:

  • i FILT: you have entered the last 20 hours of the remaining operational life
  • E FILT: you have entered the last 5 hours of the remaining operational life

 

How do I replace the filter in my BORA system?

The filter replacement depends on your BORA product and the activated charcoal filters used.

If you use BORA Professional, the following step-by-step instructions for replacing the activated charcoal filters will help you:

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box flexible (ULBF)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your appliance.
  3. Loosen the appliance from the angle brackets or Velcro fastener.
  4. Remove the appliance from the ducting.
  5. Clean the ducting with a soft cloth and detergent or water.
  6. Connect the new filter to the duct piece. Pay attention to the seal so that it does not slip.
  7.  Position the new filter and fix it with the angle brackets, just like the old air filter.
  8. Check the duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  9. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filter properly.

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box with 3 activated charcoal filters (ULB3AS)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your filter.
  3. Loosen the activated charcoal filter cartridges by twisting them anticlockwise. Carefully remove the loosened activated charcoal filter cartridges.
  4. Install the new activated charcoal filter cartridges one after another.
  5. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Open the cover flap attached to the left or right hand side.
  6. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Remove the used fine filter. Note: in the new model – ULB3X – a fine filter is no longer required.
  7. Check all duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  8. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filters properly.

If you use BORA Professional, the following step-by-step instructions for replacing the activated charcoal filters will help you:

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box flexible (ULBF)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your appliance.
  3. Loosen the appliance from the angle brackets or Velcro fastener.
  4. Remove the appliance from the ducting.
  5. Clean the ducting with a soft cloth and detergent or water.
  6. Connect the new filter to the duct piece. Pay attention to the seal so that it does not slip.
  7.  Position the new filter and fix it with the angle brackets, just like the old air filter.
  8. Check the duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  9. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filter properly.

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box with 3 activated charcoal filters (ULB3AS)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your filter.
  3. Loosen the activated charcoal filter cartridges by twisting them anticlockwise. Carefully remove the loosened activated charcoal filter cartridges.
  4. Install the new activated charcoal filter cartridges one after another.
  5. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Open the cover flap attached to the left or right hand side.
  6. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Remove the used fine filter. Note: in the new model – ULB3X – a fine filter is no longer required.
  7. Check all duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  8. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filters properly.

If you use BORA Classic 2.0 or BORA Classic, the following step-by-step instructions for replacing the activated charcoal filters will help you:

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box flexible (ULBF)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your appliance.
  3. Loosen the appliance from the angle brackets or Velcro fastener.
  4. Remove the appliance from the ducting.
  5. Clean the ducting with a soft cloth and detergent or water.
  6. Connect the new filter to the duct piece. Pay attention to the seal so that it does not slip.
  7. Position the new filter and fix it with the angle brackets, just like the old air filter.
  8. Check the duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  9. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filter properly.

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box with 3 activated charcoal filters (ULB3X)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your filter.
  3. Loosen the activated charcoal filter cartridges by twisting them anticlockwise. Carefully remove the loosened activated charcoal filter cartridges.
  4. Install the new activated charcoal filter cartridges one after another.
  5. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Open the cover flap attached to the left or right hand side.
  6. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Remove the used fine filter. Note: in the new model – ULB3X – a fine filter is no longer required.
  7. Check all duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  8. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filters properly.

If you use BORA Classic 2.0 or BORA Classic, the following step-by-step instructions for replacing the activated charcoal filters will help you:

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box flexible (ULBF)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your appliance.
  3. Loosen the appliance from the angle brackets or Velcro fastener.
  4. Remove the appliance from the ducting.
  5. Clean the ducting with a soft cloth and detergent or water.
  6. Connect the new filter to the duct piece. Pay attention to the seal so that it does not slip.
  7. Position the new filter and fix it with the angle brackets, just like the old air filter.
  8. Check the duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  9. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filter properly.

Replacement for BORA air cleaning box with 3 activated charcoal filters (ULB3X)

  1. Switch off the cooktop extractor.
  2. Open the revision option to access your filter.
  3. Loosen the activated charcoal filter cartridges by twisting them anticlockwise. Carefully remove the loosened activated charcoal filter cartridges.
  4. Install the new activated charcoal filter cartridges one after another.
  5. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Open the cover flap attached to the left or right hand side.
  6. (This is only necessary if the previous model ULB3 was installed): Remove the used fine filter. Note: in the new model – ULB3X – a fine filter is no longer required.
  7. Check all duct connections for leaks, tightness and correct operation of the appliance. Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation. If necessary, use the operating instructions of your BORA product.
  8. If the cooktop extractor works correctly, close the revision option and dispose of the used filters properly.

If you use BORA Basic, the following video for replacing your activated charcoal filters will help you:

If you use BORA Basic, the following video for replacing your activated charcoal filters will help you:

If you use BORA Pure or BORA X Pure, the following video for replacing your activated charcoal filters will help you:

If you use BORA Pure or BORA X Pure, the following video for replacing your activated charcoal filters will help you:

All activated charcoal filters for your BORA cooktop extractor can be easily ordered from one of our BORA distribution partners in your area!

How does activated charcoal basically work?

Activated charcoal basically consists mainly of carbon and graphite crystals with a large inner surface and a highly porous structure. Activated charcoal is used both for cleaning liquids and for odours. In the case of our BORA activated charcoal filter, the pore structure ensures that the activated charcoal traps cooking odours in its pores like a sponge. In comparison to a sponge, the activated charcoal stores the odour molecules in its pores and basically does not release them anymore.

In the BORA Basic activated charcoal filter, the filters have an additional “acidic” ion exchanger layer which ensures that certain odour particles such as amino acids in fish are destroyed and thereby made odourless.